Body Quote by Marion LeRoy Burton
“Gluttony is the source of all our infirmities and the fountain of all our diseases. As a lamp is choked by a superabundance of oil, and a fire extinguished by excess of fuel, so is the natural health of the body destroyed by intempe diet.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Health and Nutrition Essays, 1935
Excessive consumption, especially of rich foods, harms the body like over‑fueling a fire, leading to disease.
In simple terms: Overeating damages health.
Key Takeaway
Practice moderation in diet.
Themes
nutrition
health
excess
Mood
cautious
informative
Type
educational
advisory
When to use this quote
- diet planning
- public health policy
- personal eating habits
Key Concepts
physiology
balance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize when you’re over‑indulging?
- What strategies help maintain a balanced diet?
A Different Perspective
Moderation is hard in a culture of abundance.
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